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You did a good job of explaining the plastic and how to handle it. Will know exactly what to do when I need a 'bottom' for something. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Another thing I've used to is the poster board you can buy at Hobby Lobby. It has an inner core and is white on both sides. I cut it with an old blade also.
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hahaha that is too funny. They never go back and take down those vote for me signs. I told my husband that all the signs will be taken by quilters. lol and thank you for the tips.
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Me, too, with the plastic canvas.
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I buy sheets of plastic canvas from a local craft store & cut to fit. I make a 'pillowcase' for it, sew case shut & place in bag bottom. Can be removed or washed with the bag. BTW, the sheets are about $.99 to $1.99 each (varies with sheet size) & depending on bag size, will work for several bags.
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Originally Posted by owie
I really like that idea. You can also use cardboard like the cereal boxes. I do like your idea better than cereal boxes.
Also, "Timtex" can be purchased at quilt shops for bag bottoms, but it is very pricey - found that out the hard way when buying supplies for a class I took on making grids & grommets bags. |
Originally Posted by kathy
a lot of people use the "vote for me " signs, same plastic cardboard but free! I've used template plastic.
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I use those plastic pieces that crafter use for making items with yarn. This way it hold the bottom and/or sides and is washable with the purse/bag. Works great. Wish I could remember the name of this item; is it plastic canvas? Anyway, I love using this and it is soooooooo cheap.
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Originally Posted by plainjane
I needed to have a support for the bottom of "luggage" I made for Kylie (pics on another post). I went to the hardware store thinking I would buy plexi glass. It was $24 for what I needed-too expensive, so I started cruzing the isles for something. I found "Plastic Cardboard"! It is the "for sale" signs - not the solid thinner, flexible, plastic but literally looks like white plastic cardboard. I used the rotary cutter (I know, it was an old blade though:) ) and used extra pressure to cut it. I covered it with fabric and if it is soiled, it can easily be cleaned. It only cost $6 for what I needed. And did I mention it is very lightweight!
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Great idea. I think I'd much rather use something like this than real cardboard. We all know what happens when paper gets wet - - - - eeeewww!! Thanks for the hint.
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